The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Crockett Int
Crockett Intermediate is a public middle school serving fifth and sixth grade students in Paris, a small county seat in northeast Texas where manufacturing anchors the local economy alongside a regional medical center. The school sits on South Collegiate Drive, part of the Paris ISD campus cluster on the edge of town rather than in the walkable historic downtown.
The academic picture here reflects a student body working well below proficiency benchmarks. Across all tested subjects and grade levels, the school sits in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Lamar County. In math, a quarter or fewer of students score at the proficient level in both grades. Reading and language arts performance is somewhat stronger, with around one-third of fifth graders and two-fifths of sixth graders meeting proficiency, suggesting students gain ground as they progress through the grades. Science proficiency falls below even math, with one-fifth of students meeting the standard. Looking across Texas standards as a whole, about three in ten students meet or exceed expectations in math, while six in ten meet the "approaches" level in math, meaning they have begun to grasp the concepts. In reading, about four in ten students meet or exceed standards. The school's proficiency index, a summary measure across all tested subjects, places it below where peers in the same county are performing.
The student body is economically stressed. About four in five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating substantial poverty among the families served. The racial composition is quite diverse: about one-third Black, one-quarter Hispanic, roughly one-third white, and one in ten mixed-race students, with very small shares of Asian and Native American students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special-education and language-support services.
The enrollment is solid for a middle school serving a small city, with about equal numbers in each grade. The housing market in the Paris zip code is affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with a median home value in the low range and estimated monthly mortgage payments modest compared to Texas standards. This affordability, combined with the city's mix of manufacturing jobs, healthcare employment, and regional importance, makes it an accessible place to establish a family.
The locale itself is modest but rooted. Paris has a walkable historic downtown with a plaza that serves as a gathering point, supporting a farmers market in the warm months and regular community events. The city park system is substantial, with splash pads, a skate park, trails, and recreational fields. Major employers include the regional medical center, manufacturing plants in food processing and industrial goods, and Paris Junior College. Schools here operate on separated campuses away from the downtown core, a common pattern in Texas.
What a parent should understand: This school serves a student body facing significant economic challenges, and current proficiency levels are well below the state and county norm. The middle-grades transition appears to help some students gain traction, particularly in reading. A family considering Crockett should look into what intervention and support programs the school has in place, what the trajectory is for students as they move forward, and whether the school's approach aligns with how their child learns best. The affordability of the community and its stable manufacturing base are real assets for families building long-term roots here.
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